interview clothes question

tab0728 · June 2011

I have an interview today. I just had a baby 13 days ago, so none of my old clothes fit. My mom and sister brought over some of their clothes so I could try to find something to wear. My options are a suit that fits, but is really pretty ugly. Or, a black wrap dress. The dress goes to my knees and is professional looking. I am much more comfortable in the dress and think it looks better, but is a dress not appropriate to wear to an interview?

Thanks for opinions!

vanillacourage · June 2011

Can you get a professional-style blazer to put over the dress? Alternatively look at buying another suit - I was at the mall the other day and Macy's had a rack of them for $39 (!) to $99. I know it sucks to pay out money for a suit that will soon be too big, but if the job opportunity is a good one the suit could pay for itself many times over. Good luck!

snippet · June 2011

Congrats on the baby!

If the dress is professional, and fits, I'd wear that (you will feel more confident in it too). Keep your jewelry very conservative (studs, or small hoops?) and traditional pumps.

Unless you are interviewing at a SUPER formal office setting, I think a professional dress will do in a pinch! If you could get a blazer for over the top, that would be ideal.

Good luck!